Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
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Economic and Social:
Biodiversity
Climate Change
Coorporate Accountability
Media
Youth
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Geographic scope: |
International
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Country of activity: |
United States of America
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Millennium Development Goals: |
Ensure environmental sustainability
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Mission statement: |
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Year established: |
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Year of registration: |
2011 |
Organizational structure: |
Gears of Change, which receives 501(c)(3) status through Global Justice Ecology Project, is run by a small staff and supported by member volunteers. Our Board of Advisors is composed of academics, representatives of NGOs and environmental organizers. Currently, we employ a 5 person staff, based out of our headquarters in Burlington, Vermont.
Currently our staff is engaged in research, education and outreach, grant-seeking, and forming alliances and partnerships with other organizations with similar goals and work. |
Number and type of members: |
Our member base consists of an informal network of volunteers- in New England, nationally, and internationally- who help us with outreach, information sharing, and building momentum towards Rio+20. |
Affiliation with NGO networks: |
Affiliated with Major Group for Youth and Children |
Funding structure: |
Donations and grants from domestic sources
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